Lot 157
1804 C-10 R1 VF30. Double Struck Off Center. Glossy chocolate brown with slightly lighter steel brown toning in protected areas on the reverse. Frosty flowline luster covers the protected areas. The only mark is a small spot of darker toning off the upper edge of the bust tip. Double struck. The first strike is 30% off center to K-5 and the second is centered but rotated 40 degrees CW. The B and Y of LIBERTY show on Ms Liberty's head and much of the lower curls and bust show under the date and bust. Bold evidence of the first strike shows at the top of the reverse, including ED, AM, and parts of the wreath. It appears the mint had some trouble striking this variety. We can imagine an apprentice learning a new job and fearing for his fingers--or possibly an extra ration of rum for the staff during duty hours. Whatever the cause, we are the beneficiaries. LDS, Manley state 3.0. Davy #04.10.15.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley 6/23/88.
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